We are pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 Bicycle Industry & Market Profile (BIMP), the annual reference publication providing the latest market intelligence on the European bicycle industry.
Based on 2025 data, the report offers a comprehensive overview of production, sales, trade, employment and market developments across Europe. This year’s edition is the first to be published by European Cycling Industries (ECI), following the merger of the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE).
The 2026 BIMP shows that the European bicycle industry has continued its transition towards a more balanced and demand-driven market. Following the exceptional demand experienced during the pandemic, subsequent supply chain disruptions and the market correction of recent years, the latest data indicates that the sector has largely stabilised. Manufacturers have continued to align production with market demand, inventories have progressively normalised, and imports have recovered as the market returns to more typical trading patterns.
2026 BIMP at a glance
- Total bicycle production in Europe: 10.820 million bicycles and EPACs in 2025 (stable compared to 2024)
- Total bicycle sales in Europe: 15.618 million bicycles and EPACs in 2025 (-2.6% compared to 2024)
- Total sales value: €18.252 billion in 2025 (-0.84% compared to 2024)
- Direct employment: 67,076 jobs in bicycle and parts & accessories manufacturing (+1,025 compared to 2024)
Beyond these headline indicators, the report provides detailed analysis of the European bicycle market, including production, sales, trade, employment, import and export flows, manufacturing trends and national market data. As the industry’s most comprehensive annual market intelligence resource, the BIMP helps companies, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders better understand the evolving European bicycle sector and make informed strategic decisions.
Commenting on this year’s report, Paul Walsh, CEO of European Cycling Industries, said:
The 2025 data confirms that the European bicycle industry has continued its transition from an exceptional period of market volatility towards a more balanced and resilient footing. While businesses have adapted to changing demand, the long-term fundamentals of our sector remain strong. Cycling is not only an essential part of Europe’s mobility transition, but also a strategic manufacturing industry.
One of the most important questions raised by this year’s data is how Europe can ensure that future market growth also strengthens its own manufacturing base. As demand stabilises, maintaining a competitive environment that enables European industry to grow and invest should be a policy priority.
Purchase the 2026 BIMP
The 2026 Bicycle Industry & Market Profile is available for purchase through European Cycling Industries.
To request a copy of the report or receive further information, please contact Hellen Van Mil at h.van.mil@cyclingindustries.com.
Ahead of the report’s publication, we have also hosted a launch webinar presenting key findings from the 2026 BIMP and bringing together industry experts to discuss the current state of the European bicycle sector. The webinar recording is available to watch below: